Eats!
Dining Guides
By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host Published Jun 11, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Bars and restaurants have long served as important gathering places for members of the LGBTQ+ community, serving as safe places to escape, join together, plan and protest. They have also – especially in recent years – become places for talented chefs to share their creativity (and their Pride) with the community.
This guide pays homage to LGBTQ+ eateries throughout the Cream City. And while the types of food they serve might vary greatly, every one of these eateries shares at least one thing in common: they are all safe, welcoming places where you can enjoy a great meal.
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A PFLAG Waukesha Donor
Our story began in 1972 when two Cousins, Bill Specht and Jim Sheppard, set out to bring their favorite style of sub sandwich from the East Coast to their new hometown of Milwaukee, Wis. Staying true to our founders’ legacy of Better Bread. Better Subs., we continue to Believe in Better — both in the quality of food we serve and in the communities we support.
The Cousins Subs legacy goes beyond making and selling quality sub sandwiches, it’s a dedication to make a difference and give back to the communities we call home. The Cousins Subs Make It Better Foundation provides us an opportunity to continue in that legacy by providing support in three areas vital to all communities: health & wellness, hunger and youth education.
Since its inception in 2013, the Make It Better Foundation has supported our local communities through monetary donations to nonprofits, education scholarships and food aid.
A PFLAG Waukesha Donor
We are a woman-owned business and part of the LGBTQ+ community. Our mission is to foster a sense of inclusion in the farming community by supporting women growers, LGBTQ+ producers and farmers of color.
We put environmental stewardship and sustainability at the fore-front of everything we do. We’re proud of our commitment to sustainability and of our intentional choice to source from a diverse list of local partners & farmers.
Address
8125 W National Ave
West Allis, WI 53214
A PFLAG Waukesha Donor
Creating natural, sustainable, innovative food and beverages while celebrating Milwaukee hospitality to our visiting guests.
Milwaukee’s Lakefront Brewery got its start in 1987 when two local brothers began experimenting with homebrewing in a shuttered Riverwest bakery.
Since our inception in 1987, we have sought to find new and innovative ways to reduce our environmental impact and be a force for good in the Milwaukee community and beyond.
Lakefront Brewery has one of the most popular brewery tours in the United States; over 80,000 people tour the brewery each year.
Address
1872 North Commerce Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone
(414) 372-8800
A PFLAG Waukesha Donor.
Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
We Enrich Our Neighborhoods
Every Shack is a reflection of the community it’s a part of, from partnering with local artists and ingredient purveyors, to hosting fundraisers with local non-profit partners and school groups. If you have an idea or question about partnering with your neighborhood Shack, drop us a line!
Address
585 N Barker Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone
262-648-3677
A PFLAG Waukesha Donor
After many years in the food service industry working for small businesses and larger commissary-type bakeries, Ken and Peggy felt they had something special to offer: European-style products and excellent customer service.
In 2003, they opened Sweet Perfections Bake Shoppe, a neighborhood staple with an old-world atmosphere, complete with grab-and-go coolers, cafe-style tables and chairs, and even outdoor seating for warm days.
Pride Flag cookies are one of Peggy’s popular homemade all-butter cookie recipe. Ten percent of the sales from the Pride Flag cookies are donated to PFLAG Waukesha!
Sweet Perfections is a proud member of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
Address
1501 Paramount Dr, Ste C
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
Phone
(262) 446-2253